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So yesterday was my 31st birthday AND I was 31 weeks (and 6 days) preggers too! What a special day it was! My younger brother and his girlfriend hooked me up with a gift card to one of my favorite online retailers, ModCloth. Thanks y'all...you sure do know how to make a 31 year old feel super special.

So just for the record, I'm kinda sorta maybe obsessed with this site. My sister turned me onto them a few years ago and I just adore so many of their incredible pieces. I've even featured some of their great casa pickins' over on our sister site, CasaCullen, right HERE. Aren't they insanely quirky and cute? I'm giddy with excitement to spend my gift card today (yep, it's burning a hole in my pocket) so here are some of my fave picks under $50 in fashion/accessories.

Pssst - If you've never had a chance to check out the great vintage-type offerings over at Modcloth, do yourself a favor and click HERE!

I seriously love me some Bobbie Thomas. She is gorgeous, classy, smart and so 'in the know' when it comes to budget fashion and beauty ideas. I catch her on the Today Show, quite often, and am always marvelling at her ingenuity and well, I have no other way to say it, her relatability. It's like I just want to hang out with her, meet her for brunch and head to the local thrift stores, ha! So moving on, she's a wealth of information and so is her new(ish) website: Bobbie Thomas...Style Inside and Out.

Yep, we're addicted! Here's some of my fave posts to date:

A barette style you've likely not tried, make sure to check this look out HERE

She recently mentioned THIS new collection of affordable legwear...we're talking under $25!

Check out THIS post to learn how to easily re-work your hankerchief dress from former seasons.

We love many of THESE unexpected ways to add chalkboard paint to your daily dressing.

Per Bobbie's mention, I will surely be checking out THIS great DIY fashion blogger's site.

This is like food trucks...only for fashion. Bobbie highlights THESE Trend Trucks that popped up on the scene for NYFW and we love it!

Finally, this is one of our favorite new videos...all about Bobbie's take on what's trendy in fall fashion!

A good friend of mine just told me about Francesca's. I've never even heard of this site, have you? Well, now I'm hooked! AND...I have to share the amazing deal they're touting right now too (only until 6/30) via their Facebook page HERE. When you like them on Facebook, you immediately get a code for 50% off one item, can you say 'cha-ching!' Check out some of the adorable pieces below (all under $50) from this uber affordable site. Prices listed are without your 50% deal...get to shopping and code grabbin', stat!

Just read this and you'll realize why this site should be bookmarked and one of YOUR essential tools when purchasing any type of cosmetics!

It's our mission at Environmental Working Group to use the power of information to protect human health and the environment. EWG's Skin Deep database gives you practical solutions to protect yourself and your family from everyday exposures to chemicals. We launched Skin Deep in 2004 to create online safety profiles for cosmetics and personal care products. Our aim is to fill in where industry and government leave off. Companies are allowed to use almost any ingredient they wish. The U.S. government doesn't review the safety of products before they're sold. Our staff scientists compare the ingredients on personal care product labels and websites to information in nearly 60 toxicity and regulatory databases. Now in its eighth year, EWG's Skin Deep database provides you with easy-to-navigate safety ratings for a wide range of products and ingredients on the market. At about one million page views per month, EWG's Skin Deep is the world's largest personal care product safety guide.

Once again, my sister is the cool one (probably one of the best online researchers I know) and told me about this site. She said that my facewash HERE didn't make the best score, by any means (0 is the best you can make!) Dang, I am so annoyed and sad because it gives me glowing and gorgeous skin. But once I read some of the health concerns I knew I could no longer put this on my face, twice daily.

Now I'm on the search for a cleanser and I'm truly freaked out. I will be checking all of my beauty regimen products throughout today and really making sure that nothing has any huge red flags. If it does, into the trashcan it goes, right away! Leading a healthier and as close to a chemically-free home as we can is really important to RWD Hubby and I. One of my biggest non-chemical uses in our house? Dish soap, laundry detergent and dishwashing detergent. Where do you absolutely go green every time in your home? Hope this site helps you better green your beauty routine too!

We love this video! Spring scarves are one of our fave go-to accessories and we love all the different (I think there are seven) ways to sport them this spring and summer. Do you don scarves during the warmer months? You don't! Well then, take a moment and watch this video and we're sure you're gather some fashion ammo for a few inventive ways to bust those scarves out! Shop our hand-picked selection below, all under $100!

No matter what type of Monday you're having, this video will surely boost your spirits. The beat, the models, the imagery and the personal style...everything any fashion lover needs for a Monday morning mood maker. We've even hand selected 20 great pieces below that remind us of some of the killer and fun ensembles spotted throughout the video. Not to worry, they're all under $50 so scoop up a few. Can you spot them in the video? How much fun is this great collaboration? We love, love it...enjoy!

If you're anything like me, you're super picky about your shoes. I find, these days, I value comfort and wearability (how many uses will I really get) over sass and statement making. I do believe, you can find a middle man that embodies all these cool points and more. Insert exhibit A, the amazing brainchild site called JeffSilverman!

When you imagine your ideal pair of kicks I'm sure you already know the fabric color and type plus heel size and style. You can actually make those fantasy shoes a reality over on JeffSilverman. Also, there's a bonus, they also do bags! Everything made to order, nothing out of stock.

With a taglines that read: 'Fashion Nirvana. You Deserve It. We Make It.' and 'Create Your Fashion Today.' Yeah, we pretty much fell head over heels (so punny) immediately. I mean, come on, how perfect is that/this? Click over to the site, browse the selections and get to ordering your custom goodie, starting at $100. Enjoy!

PS - Watch the video below for more information, it's only one minute long and so worth it and well made!

We love sharing new and awesome sites with you and today's post is sure to have you taking a second glance and becoming a fan. Runway Rundown is your one stop site for runway looks for less. We love to feature great ways to make runway looks affordable, so when we stumbled upon this site completely devoted to only one of our fashionable categories, it felt totally selfish to keep it all to ourselves.

With a site that's browsable by color, seasons and designer...this site will absolutely be on our newest faves. We're already a fan on Facebook HERE and can't wait to pop in, from time to time and see what Runway Rundown is up to. Hop on over and check out the site HERE...we know you'll enjoy!

We got such great reader feedback on our recent sweet site P.S. I Made This that we knew we had to feature more DIY fashion sites, pronto. We pride ourselves on great DIY projects around the house (HERE) but really haven't been stellar in the creative department as far as DIY fashion is concerned. Maybe 2011 is our year to try our hand at some of these awesome projects featured over on I Spy DIY.

Below are some of our fave DIY ideas from the site but we love that Jenni doesn't limit herself to just DIY. You'll see, once you become an avid reader, that she also features some adorable ensembles, great accessories, fashion roundups and sleek new items. Really, you'll be hooked in no time. Also, make sure to show some lovin' by liking her site on Facebook HERE.

Oh readers, are you ever in for a treat. We've been a big fan of this site for some time now and we can't believe we've never featured it. We actually had to do a search to make sure we weren't repeating a post. Maybe you've already heard of P.S. I Made This but I'm hoping this is new news to some of you. Miss Erica Domesek is such an amazing and inspiring lady, I'm talking...jaw dropping awesome!

So what is her site all about, you ask? Well, basically...she follows this mantra, 'I see it. I like it. I make it." You won't even believe the amazing pieces this creative lady comes up with. I've highlighted/linked a few below but I just wanted each of you to head over and check out her site. Also, make sure to keep up with her on Facebook HERE, because this isn't a blog that she posts to daily. She really only updates it every 10 days or so, but when you see the projects she's tackling, you'll totally understand why! She rocks our creative loving frugal fashion world!

PS - Of course we couldn't leave this post without a fabulous post script...that would be a firm mention of ordering Domesek's P.S. I Made This book for $12.89 right HERE!

We can't wait to introduce this blog to all our readers. Alyson Is Neat is a blog I'm going to keep my eye on. Why? This lady has vowed to not buy a single item of clothing for an entire year and she's already surpassed 280 days. Alyson is a native Austin, Texas gal who has recloated to Tennessee and basically just shares her daily musings of fashion, sewing, frugality and chic finds with all her readers.

We love that she's recently geared up to sew 10 items in 100 days. Above pic, yep...she sewed that skirt. Below, we've highlighted a few of her other projects. Give her some Facebook lovin' HERE and hope you enjoy her site as much as we do!

How many times have you been heading out with the girls and had complete guy envy because men don't have to carry a purse? Oh my gosh, I love going out with my hubby because he's such a trooper and let's me out my ID, lip gloss and gum in his pocket. Well, the next time I'm heading out for my girls night I will be missing the hubster for other reasons, not just because he's a great lil' pack mule. Since I first stumbled upon Wallets2Wear, I just knew this was something I had to share with my amazing readers.

Basically, an ingenius idea to hide a small pouch inside beaded bracelets, wrap watches and sweatbands...there's virtually no destination too fancy or low-key for your Wallets2Wear. We love the idea of just donning a great beaded bracelet, knowing our ID and credit card are safely tucked in there and can be used at any time. No purse straps on those pretty lil' arms, Wallets2Wear give you the freedom of a purse-less night of dancing or partying. We love this idea and adore that they creator is out of San Francisco, one of our fave cities in the world. Enjoy!!

PS - Here's a video from the creator, Julia, showing you a quick glimpse of the Wallets2Wear in action, below:

We recently saw that the crew over at College Fashionista linked back to our graphic T-shirt post HERE. We had never heard of this site, so with thousands of hits a day, it stood out among the Google and Bing searches. We headed over to check out what College Fashionista had to offer and we're thrilled to share the news. What a great, great site and splendid sartorial collection.

Also, they have this tool (at the top) where you can pick your campus and check out some recent fashion lovers donning their best ensembles. Since we're now sitting pretty in Austin, Texas...we figured it only acceptable that wear show you some of the more fashionable picks from the University of Texas selection. Head on over to College Fashionista, check out the site and tell them we sent you! Enjoy!

We pretty much adore all things Rachel Zoe. We love her show, we love her style, we love her spunk and we love her witty trademark sayings. We recently found her on Facebook HERE and then immediately signed up for her daily style emails HERE. We adore the idea of The Zoe Report and can't wait to see what Rachel and her Team Zoe send to our inbox every morning. Also, maybe you want to get RWD in your inbox every morning too? Click the tiny subscribe button below and you'll have to joy of never missing one RWD post, ever! Enjoy!

Borderline obsessed, we are so in love with these two sites. Though we've been scoopin' up their offerings for months (maybe even a year)...our job at RWD is to keep all of you on top of all things trendy, so we just had to share. We're obviously knowing that many of you are as devoted to these sites as we are, but just in case their a few stranglers with the trendy offerings...we just had to do a shout out to get them on board, too!

Managed by the same group, Gilt and Jetsetter is our daily fix for all things, fashion (men, women, children), home decor, gifts and luxury vacations. Be sure to sign up for both websites via our links below. You're gonna thank us later...because I'm sure you'll be as 'gilty' as we are, time and time again. Enjoy!

The Inside Scoop: Gilt Groupe is the premier members-only website for fashion and luxury brands at prices up to 70% off retail. Providing access, by invitation only, to coveted brands for women, men, children and luxury living. Each sale lasts 36 hours and they have new designer sales every day. Their buyers hand-select every piece of merchandise. Shopping on Gilt Groupe is a rush. Get ready to get addicted.

The Catch: All sales take place only on Gilt and their full collection of merchandise is always available at the start of the sale, so be sure to log on early. Also, it's 100% free...you don't pay a penny, sweet readers!

The Game Plan: To introduce each brand, the designer bios and reels will give you an email preview of upcoming sales, must-have pieces and featured designers. Every day is like a mini-inbox Christmas as you patiently await Gilt's newest offerings.

The Inside Scoop: Jetsetteris a private online community dedicated to providing members with insider access to the places they want to go. As a member of Gilt Groupe, Jetsetter provides invitation-only access to coveted travel destinations and experiences at prices unavailable to the general public.
Each sale lasts two days and features properties around a theme, brand, or destination. Their philosophy is that travel should be fun and easy. That includes the trip planning part.
They aim to simplify things. Great hotels at great prices. No guesswork, no games...that's Jetsetter!

The Catch: Jetsetter is a members-only site. That means sales are not available to the general public. Membership is completely free and sales have no additional fees from us. All Gilt members are Jetsetter members and vice versa. Our seal of approval shows you that a member of our team has visited the property and we stand fully by our representation of it. Our writers and editors will let you know what a hotel or resort is really like and why it's worthy of being visited by a Jetsetter.

The Game Plan: Rates are only good during the sale, so be sure to book before it's over. If a sale passes you by or you don't make a decision in time, you can be placed on the Wait List. Sometimes additional rooms for your dates become available in which case you'll be notified by Jetsetter.

Wr are flooded with requests for celebrity clothing on a weekly basis. Everything from wondering what brand Audrina's jeans are from where to buy Nicole Richie's latest maxi dress. We pride ourselves on being that one-stop shop for all your wardrobe needs so we want to make sure to give it our best go in finding the correct answer for you. One of our first stops in that answer hunt is that awesome site Singer22.

Here's a brief snippet telling you what Singer22 is actually all about:

Singer22 is one of the fashion industry's leading retailers with top brands worn by today’s celebrities such as Nicole Richie, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale, Katie Holmes and Angelina Jolie just to name a few. Singer22 has evolved into one of the fashion industry's leading retailers and source for the latest in fashion trends.

Singer22 was started by husband and wife team of Jon and Alicia Singer. With Alicia's amazing eye for fashion and trends and Jon's great sense of business and marketing savvy, they have created a truly unique, cutting edge and fast growing company. Their first store opened in Spring 2003. They launched www.Singer22.com which fast became one of the most visited sites on the web.

Now that you're hip to all things Singer22 and what this awesome company is all about, we absolutely couldn't end this post without rounding up some of our fave celeb pieces from their site. We've rounded up our top 10 items for summer from Singer22 below. We know you'll adore this site and it will totally become one of your most visited url's too...just like it is ours. Enjoy!